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Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇺🇸Monroe, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse

The Monroe Harbor Range Rear light is a 26-meter tapered square skeletal steel tower situated at the City of Monroe's wastewater treatment facility on East Front Street. It emits a continuous white light from a focal height of 28 meters. This active range light functions with a front light to establish a precise visual alignment for mariners navigating into Monroe Harbor. Its geographic range extends to 14.9 nautical miles. The tower, though not accessible to the public, is managed by the City of Monroe for the U.S. Coast Guard, serving as a functional aid within an industrial area.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for safe navigation into Monroe Harbor, providing a critical alignment for vessels entering or departing the port and helping them avoid channel hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

City
Monroe
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Michigan
Sea Region
Located at the City of Monroe's wastewater treatment facility on East Front Street in Monroe.
Latitude
41.9006°
Longitude
-83.3676°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 26m tapered square skeletal tower with a lantern, providing a continuous white light.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Monroe(1.7 km)
USCG No.
7-6565
ARLHS No.
USA-049
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Monroe Harbor Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MONROE at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include LAKE POINTE (10.9 NM NE), LAKE ERIE METRO PARK (12.1 NM NE), GIBRALTAR (14.2 NM NE), Grosse Ile (14.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Monroe Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.